Newbury News

Victoria Park has a new attraction just in time for the Easter Holidays! Newbury Adventure Golf will be opening on Saturday 9 April with an 18-hole wildlife themed adventure golf course full of obstacles and exciting features.  The Mayor of Newbury, Cllr Billy Drummond will be trying out the course himself on Saturday at 11:30am to officially open the attraction!

The Town Council may have to close playground at Digby Road as vandals have caused considerable damage to the play equipment this week. In the last week there has been a wave of graffiti and damage throughout Newbury, including some of the Town Council’s plays areas and in Victoria Park.  

This years Annual Town Meeting will take place from 7.00 pm on Monday 4th April and will feature a display of key moments during the Town Council’s first 25 years, as well as the Council’s Strategy, 2019-2024.

The winners of the Newbury Town Civic Awards 2022 were announced on 16th March 2022.

The ‘Newbury in Bloom 2022’ campaign is now underway, and you can start to plan your entry and register now!

The much-loved bandstand in Victoria Park needs a new roof. The Bandstand has been in the Park since 1937 and although still able to be used, the lead roof is now leaking. 

The Town Council is seeking your support to provide a new roof for the Bandstand.

The nomination period for the Young Persons Civic Award 2022 has been extended. You now have until Tuesday 22^nd February 5pm to nominate someone for the ‘Young Person’s Civic Award’

This year marks the 10^th anniversary of Grow Newbury Green’s first Community Orchard at Barn Crescent. On Sunday 13 March there will be a Community Planting Event starting at 10am and volunteers are very welcome. The event is in partnership with Newbury Town Council and supported by Newbury in Bloom.